Welcome to the list for your 7th week of delivery. French Filet Beans, Red Scallions, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Salad Mix, Fennel, Lettuce (Green Romaine & Butter Bibb), Carrots (Orange & Dragon/Purple), Cucumbers (Standard & Pickling), Beets ( all 3 kinds), Basil ( all 4 kinds), Summer Squash (both Zucchinis & Patty Pan), Fresh Cut Flower Bouquets, Dill, Cilantro, Parsley (Curly & Flat), Sage, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, & Anise Hyssop.
We have been appreciating all of your feedback. In the future please list your requested items in order of desire. Listing the items you want the most first etc.. This will help me if the case of counting the box.
We are well on the way for fall planting and clearing out the spring crops to plant a cover crop for next springs planting. We are always thinking ahead.
Next week on the farm we will be harvesting wheat. If you have driven around farms lately you will have seen the golden stalks lying on the ground. This is straw and we are so thankful for all the straw we get from our wheat to mulch our garden. Our wheat is sold to a grain mill and used for flour (mostly for bread).
We also grow spelt from time to time to use for our own purposes for grinding fresh flour for the store. Perhaps, you have bought some of this amazing flour in the store or at the Farmer's Market. Spelt is a traditional form of wheat similar to an heirloom tomato. It is used in place of whole wheat flour but is lighter in texture and flavor. You may order the flour fresh ground for your box. I could simply substitute it for vegetables and this would help some of you whom are receiving more vegetables than you can eat.
Pictured above are French Filet Beans, Patty Pan Squash, & Sage.
Recipes this week are more Beets & Carrots, courtesy of my husband Mike. He will be at the market this week while Sam is on vacation. Mike can cook anything and make it taste amazing.
Carrots:
Boil 1 lb carrots with tablespoon olive oil and tsp sugar.
Drain when tender and serve with a drizzle of honey. Top with Chevre & Sage Leaves. Did I mention I love the Goat Cheese from the Cheese Lady at the farmer's market. Heavenly.
Borscht
wash & skin beets
boil beets until al dente (drain & save water)
shred beets with food processor
Add beef or veg bouillon (to taste), sour salt or kosher salt ( to taste) to the beet water, along with shredded beets. Bring to high heat and let simmer (1hour). Remove soup from stove, add fresh chopped dill and refrigerate. When soup is cold remove and add chopped cucumber and a spoonful of sour cream or plain yogurt to garnish.
Have a great week.
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